Maverick Wears Christmas Socks in April

Today, general legend and all round Archbishop of Banterbury, Dave Mate, went absolutely rogue, and wore his Christmas socks in late April. Commentators have deemed the socks, which have pictures of reindeer wearing santa outfits on them, wildly inappropriate for this time of year. Friends described this as ‘classic Dave’ and ‘just the sort of thing Dave would do, he’s such a bloody nutter.’

Mate, also known to his friends as Matey, the Matester, Mad Dave, Crazy Dave, Davey Boy, Big D and Furious Dizzle, is also known for embracing the Ladbrokes Life, enjoying lagers on a daily basis with his pals (who have nicknamed themselves the Banter Squadron, cause they’re sick and have great chat) and playing football up to three times a week. But not proper football, just a bloody kickabout with the lads.

Flipside tried to reach Dave for comment, but only managed to get through to his answering phone. He has one of those messages where it sounds like he’s answered, and it keeps saying ‘hello’, before saying ‘Eh I got you, you dickhead, leave a message,’ which Flipside agrees is a great gag.